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Invest in MCHI ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) units directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
MCHI at a glance
- Price
- $52.62-$0.20 (0.38%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.59%
- Day range
- $52.49 – $52.74
- Assets
- $6.1B
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 578
- Launched
- 2011
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -4.54%
- 6 months
- -7.11%
- YTD
- -13.14%
- 1 year
- -18.75%
- 5 years
- -22.10%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1TENCENT HOLDINGS0700.HK13.9%
- 2ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING9988.HK9.5%
- 3CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP H0939.HK4.2%
- 4INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF1398.HK2.6%
- 5XIAOMI1810.HK2.3%
- 6BANK OF CHINA LTD H3988.HK2.1%
- 7MEITUAN3690.HK1.9%
- 8PING AN INSURANCE (GROUP) CO OF CH2318.HK1.7%
- 9NETEASE9999.HK1.7%
- 10PDD HOLDINGS ADSPDD1.6%
MCHI holds 578 securities in total. These 10 are 41.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Consumer Cyclical23.4%
- Financial Services20.0%
- Communication Services18.2%
- Technology11.8%
- Healthcare6.0%
- Basic Materials5.8%
Countries
- China89.0%
- Hong Kong6.8%
- Ireland1.6%
- Singapore1.0%
- Switzerland0.9%
- Canada0.3%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| ICHNAMSiShares MSCI China UCITS ETF | 0.28% | 2.6B |
| XCS6LSEXtrackers MSCI China UCITS ETF 1C | 0.65% | 1.9B |
| 2801HKSEiShares Core MSCI China ETF | 0.2% | 12.0B |
| XCS7LSEXtrackers MSCI China UCITS ETF 1D | 0.28% | 1.9B |
| HMCDLSEHSBC MSCI China UCITS ETF | 0.28% | 1.1B |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in MCHI from India
Step 1
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Step 2
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Step 3
Search MCHI and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, MCHI, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Why invest in MCHI from India
What MCHI holds
The iShares MSCI China ETF aims to replicate the financial performance of a benchmark index. This index is exclusively comprised of Chinese company stocks that are openly available for purchase by global investors.
Hold a dollar asset
MCHI is priced in US dollars, so a weaker rupee adds to what it's worth in rupees. The rupee depreciated over 85% against the dollar between 2010 and 2025.
Buy a fraction of a unit
Buy by amount, not by unit, and get the matching fraction of one MCHI unit. There is no minimum trade size.
Paasa handles the paperwork
Investing abroad brings paperwork with it: remittance filings, capital gains reporting, foreign asset disclosure. Paasa prepares all of it for you. Your India-ready tax reports arrive at year end, ready to file.
Planning to hold more than $60,000 in US ETFs? Here's what US estate tax means for you.
US-domiciled ETFs held in your own name fall under US estate tax rules. If your US holdings cross $60,000, the amount above that can be taxed at up to 40% when the account passes to your family.
A UCITS ETF tracking a similar market sits outside US estate tax.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy MCHI from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) through Paasa. It is listed on NASDAQ and trades in US dollars. Your money leaves India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, and the units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers.
What does MCHI invest in?
iShares MSCI China ETF holds 578 securities. Its largest holdings are TENCENT HOLDINGS (13.9%), ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING (9.5%) and CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP H (4.2%). Consumer Cyclical is its largest sector at 23.4%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of MCHI?
iShares MSCI China ETF has an expense ratio of 0.59% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $6.1B.
How are MCHI dividends taxed in India?
iShares MSCI China ETF is a distributing fund. It pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell MCHI?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents. In India, gains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation, and gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Both are worked out in rupees at the USD/INR rate on the day you bought and the day you sold, so the currency move is part of the gain. Paasa's capital-gains statement gives you the figures for your return.
Can I buy a fraction of one MCHI unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $52.62, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my MCHI units if I pass away?
US-domiciled ETFs held in your own name fall under US estate tax rules. If your US holdings cross $60,000, the amount above that can be taxed at up to 40% when the account passes to your family. A UCITS ETF tracking a similar market sits outside US estate tax. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.